Mikel Arteta's Arsenal arrive at Nottingham Forest six points clear at the Premier League summit, aiming to maintain their title momentum. The Gunners are fresh from a Carabao Cup win at Chelsea and remain unbeaten in Europe. Forest, however, will be a tough opponent at the City Ground.

Nottingham Forest will be without key attackers Chris Wood and John Victor due to knee injuries. Midfielder Ibrahim Sangare could return after the Africa Cup of Nations, offering a boost. Arsenal's own injury list includes Piero Hincapie and Riccardo Calafiori, though Arteta hinted some could be back for this match.

Arsenal's four-competition schedule intensifies after this league fixture, with a crucial Champions League trip to Inter Milan looming. Forest boss Sean Dyche is also managing a loan situation, remaining coy on defender Oleksandr Zinchenko's future from Arsenal. Both managers face selection dilemmas as the title race and survival battle continue.